General Food Services · King County, WA
515 Maynard Ave S
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Educational Inspection
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 23 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsNonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsAdequate handwashing facilities
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood properly labeled; proper date marking
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsInsects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsProper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturePIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
13 recorded violations
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPlumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationAdequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesFood properly labeled; proper date marking
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsNonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPhysical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsIn-use utensils properly stored
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesPotential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationNo room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureProper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureProper cooling procedure
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source
Return Inspection
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source
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